4 ignoble searches

Four ignoble searches:

1. Being subject himself to aging, seeks [happiness in] what is subject to aging

2. Being subject himself to illness, he seeks [happiness in] what is subject to illness

3. Being subject himself to death, he seeks [happiness in] what is subject to death

4. Being subject himself to defilement, he seeks [happiness in] what is subject to defilement

(from Anguttara Nikaya 4.242)

References

• The Complete Book of Buddha's Lists -- Explained. David N. Snyder, Ph.D., 2006.
• http://www.thedhamma.com/